In a move to build a more resilient and equitable food system, the National Sectoral Committee on Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (NSC on GESI) is advancing strengthened policy reforms within the Department of Agriculture (DA) and other government bodies with agri-fishery related programs. During the second quarter meeting of the Committee on June 9, continue reading…
Future policies on Philippine bioethanol feedstocks could change after stakeholders from the National Sectoral Committees on Corn and on Livestock and Poultry met on June 4, 2026 via hybrid format to discuss amendments to Joint Administrative Order (JAO) No. 2008-1. The proposed amendment seeks to lift government restrictions and officially add corn to sugarcane and continue reading…
The National Sectoral Committee (NSC) on Fisheries and Aquaculture–Sub-Committee on Salt adopted key recommendations supporting the continued implementation of Republic Act (RA) 11985, or the Philippine Salt Industry Development Act, during its first semester meeting on June 2, 2026. Among the resolutions adopted was a recommendation to approve the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources’ continue reading…
The National Sectoral Committee on Coconut (NSC on Coconut) pushed for a resolution requesting that the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) grant the Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA) full access to the special account within the general fund dedicated to trade and market compliance. The request was raised during the Committee’s second-quarter meeting, held via continue reading…
To ensure the entire organization is harmonized toward a single vision, all employees of the òòò½ÊÓƵ (PCAF) participated in the orientation and operational planning for the approved strategic plan 2026-2031 on May 25, 2026 in Quezon City. Held via a hybrid setup, the activity aimed to align the agency’s daily continue reading…
More than 170 agriculture and fisheries (A&F) projects were evaluated across the seven provinces of Central Luzon from May 18 to 21, 2026. As part of the 2026 Participatory Monitoring and Tracking (PMT) activity, the òòò½ÊÓƵ (PCAF) spearheaded the evaluation of the projects across Aurora, Bataan, Bulacan, Pampanga, Nueva Ecija, continue reading…
Stakeholders from the Philippine mango industry endorsed a policy resolution seeking expanded science-based support services for growers, highlighting the continued collaboration among government agencies, research institutions, and industry groups to strengthen the sector’s long-term competitiveness. During the first semestral meeting of the National Mango Action Team (NMAT) under the National Sectoral Committee on Fruits and continue reading…
The National Sectoral Committee (NSC) on Rice and Other Food Staples advanced policy resolutions aimed at strengthening support mechanisms for government-funded postharvest facilities during its second quarter meeting on May 14, 2026. Among the key measures endorsed by the Committee was a recommendation for the Philippine Center for Postharvest Development and Mechanization (PhilMech) to institutionalize continue reading…
In the heart of Bukidnon, where the mountain ranges meet vast, rolling plains of rice and corn, the future of Philippine agriculture is being written not just in the soil, but in the halls of policy and the airwaves of local radio. At the helm of this transformation are two gentlemen: Romeo Abapo, Chairperson of continue reading…
Stakeholders called for stronger coordination, preventive planning, and climate-resilient interventions in the agriculture sector during the recent second quarter meeting of the National Sectoral Committee on Climate Change, Environment, and Natural Resources (CCCENR) on May 7, 2026, where discussions focused on improving disaster preparedness, water management, and support systems for farmers and fisherfolk. Among the continue reading…
Demonstrating its commitment to excellence in human resource management, òòò½ÊÓƵ officially received its Program to Institutionalize Meritocracy and Excellence in Human Resource Management (PRIME-HRM) Certification for Recruitment, Selection, and Placement (RSP) and Performance Management (PM) from Civil Service Commission – National Capital Region during an awarding ceremony held on May continue reading…
